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Recession hits New York brides (UPI) - NEW YORK, April 12 (UPI) -- Brides in New York appear to be among the victims of the recession, with retailers saying more grooms are buying cubic zirconia rings instead of diamonds.

For today's brides, going on a reality TV show like 'Bridezillas' can mean really big savings (New York Daily News) - Wedding reality TV shows have taken over cable TV and savvy brides-to-be are taking advantage of the trend. An Astoria couple - RoseMarie, 30 and William Fair, 29 - saved thousands on a wedding planner by appearing on "Whose Wedding.".

Brides ditch something new for something nearly new (Gulf Times) - London: Superstitious brides have followed the mantra “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” since the Victorian era, but this year, budget-conscious women seem to be turning their back on the “new” entirely and plumping instead for second-hand wedding gowns, antique rings, and even used flowers.

Recession hits New York brides (Moldova.org) - Brides in New York appear to be among the victims of the recession, with retailers saying more grooms are buying cubic zirconia rings instead of diamonds.New York Diamond District retailers said an increasing number of would-be husbands are purchasing the fake diamonds for their brides' engagement rings to save money during the economic downturn, the New York Post reported Sunday.There are ...

Mesquite church helps brides on a budget (The Mesquite News) - Many brides spend months n even years n planning their perfect wedding day. From the wording of invitations to the texture of icing on the cake, each detail is meticulously considered to create a ceremony fit for royalty.

Thousands of brides amid millions of dirhams Buoyant final day of The Bride Show Dubai (AME Info) - The Bride Show Dubai closed to opulence, grandeur and extravagance, with the unveiling of a Dhs1m bridal gown designed by the UAE's King of Wedding Dresses.

Brides on a Budget: 75% of Weddings Being Scaled Back (Fox News) - Brides who say “Yes,” to their fiancées are saying “No” to excess, according to recent studies that show the wedding industry is taking a hit in the down economy.

Government to Recognize War Brides; Osborne (Voice of the Common Man) - MHA Tom Osborne says government will recognize the contribution of war brides to this province.

'ROCK' BOTTOM (New York Post) - It's the end of the Ice Age for New York City brides. Burned by the recession, grooms are buying engagement rings set with -- gasp -- cubic zirconia instead of diamonds. "There are people who will buy a setting and put a CZ in it for now...

Couples shouldn't delay money talk (Miami Herald) - Spring is here, and with it comes much planning by soon-to-be brides and grooms. Between music and flowers, fittings and tastings, and planning the honeymoon, there's little time to discuss life after the big event. And therein lies a problem.